Even the most basic level of self-driving technology<\/a> requires that cars be outfitted with advanced instruments to read and understand the surrounding environment to make decisions.<\/p> Some of these tools include: <\/strong><\/p> The purpose of having sensors and software assisting human drivers is to make transportation safer for drivers and pedestrians<\/a>. However, the only way for this dream to come true is to instantly process data from the numerous inputs and onboard devices.<\/p> \u201cAs much as autonomous vehicles will change our lives on the road, they will also create enormous new demands and opportunities in the technology world.\u201d -Anand Sankaran<\/p><\/blockquote> As seen with the spread of the Internet, the real power of data is when bytes of information are shared between computers<\/a>. In current day systems data is passed between computers through complex systems of routers and data centers.<\/p> One of the sources that data will be collected and transmitted is through traditional traffic equipment. Beacons and sensors will be inserted into traffic cones<\/a> and other road equipment that will be able to alert self-driving cars to potential roadway obstructions.\u00a0<\/p> However, if automakers want to realize fully self-driving vehicles, then they must work with technology companies to reduce choke points experienced in data centers.<\/p> As vehicles adopt different autonomous capabilities, the real value of those capabilities is to share that information with other cars and organizations<\/a>.<\/p> For example, if a car hits a pothole, that car should be able to share that information with other cars so they can avoid hitting the same pothole and that information should also be shared with construction crews<\/a> so they can fill that pothole.<\/p>![\"building-autonomous-and-connected-vehicle-systems-with-the-vortex-internet-of-things-data-sharing-platform-37-638\"](\"https:\/\/staging.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/building-autonomous-and-connected-vehicle-systems-with-the-vortex-internet-of-things-data-sharing-platform-37-638.jpg\")
<\/p>Data Sharing & Cooperation<\/h2>